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1 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Quality Improvement Molina Healthcare of Washington maintains a Quality Improvement (QI) Department to work with Members and Providers in administering the Molina Quality Improvement Program. You can contact the Molina QI Department toll free at (800) , Ext or fax (800) The address for mail requests is: Molina Healthcare of Washington, Inc. Quality Improvement Department th DR SE Ste. 400 Bothell, WA This Provider Manual contains excerpts from the Molina Healthcare of Washington Quality Improvement Program (QIP). For a complete copy of Molina Healthcare of Washington s QIP you can contact your Provider Services Representative or call the telephone number above to receive a written copy. Molina has established a Quality Improvement (QI) Program that complies with regulatory and accreditation guidelines. The Quality Improvement Program provides structure and outlines specific activities designed to improve the care, service and health of our Members. Molina does not delegate Quality Improvement activities to Medical Groups/IPAs. However, Molina requires contracted Medical Groups/IPAs to comply with the following core elements and standards of care and to: Have a Quality Improvement Program in place; Comply with and participate in Molina Quality Improvement Program including reporting of Access and Availability and provision of medical records as part of the HEDIS review process; and Allow access to Molina QI personnel for site and medical record review processes. Patient Safety Program Molina Healthcare s Patient Safety Program identifies appropriate safety projects and error avoidance for Molina Healthcare Members in collaboration with their Primary Care Providers. Molina Healthcare continues to support safe personal health practices for our Members through our safety program, pharmaceutical management and case management/disease management programs and education. Molina Healthcare monitors nationally recognized quality index ratings for facilities including adverse events and hospital acquired conditions as part of a national strategy to improve health care quality mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Health and Human Services (HHS) is to identify areas that have the potential for improving health care quality to reduce the incidence of events. Section 7-Page 1

2 Quality of Care Molina Healthcare has an established and systematic process to identify, investigate, review and report any Quality of Care, Adverse Event/Never Event, and/or service issues affecting Member care. Molina Healthcare will research, resolve, track and trend issues. Confirmed Adverse Events/Never Events are reportable when related to an error in medical care that is clearly identifiable, preventable and/or found to have caused serious injury or death to a patient. Some examples of never events include: Surgery on the wrong body part. Surgery on the wrong patient. Wrong surgery on a patient. Medical Records Molina requires that medical records are maintained in a manner that is current, detailed and organized to ensure that care rendered to Members is consistently documented and that necessary information is readily available in the medical record. All entries will be indelibly added to the Member s record. Molina conducts a medical record review of all Primary Care Providers (PCPs) that have a 50 or more Member assignment that includes the following components: Medical record confidentiality and release of medical records including behavioral health care records; Medical record content and documentation standards, including preventive health care; Storage maintenance and disposal; and Process for archiving medical records and implementing improvement activities. Medical Record Keeping Practices Below is a list of the minimum items that are necessary in the maintenance of the Member s Medical records: Each patient has a separate record Medical records are stored away from patient areas and preferably locked Medical records are available at each visit and archived records are available within twentyfour (24) hours If hardcopy, pages are securely attached in the medical record and records are organized by dividers or color-coded when thickness of the record dictates If electronic, all those with access have individual passwords Record keeping is monitored for Quality Improvement and HIPAA compliance Storage maintenance for the determined timeline and disposal per record management processes Process for archiving medical records and implementing improvement activities Medical records are kept confidential and there is a process for release of medical records including behavioral health care records Content Providers must demonstrate compliance with Molina Healthcare of Washington s medical record documentation guidelines. Medical records are assessed based on the following standards: Section 7-Page 2

3 Patient name or ID is on all pages; Current biographical data is maintained in the medical record or database; All entries contain author identification; All entries are dated; Problem list, including medical and behavioral health conditions; Presenting complaints, diagnoses, and treatment plans, including follow-up visits and referrals to other Providers; Prescribed medications, including dosages and dates of initial or refill prescriptions; Allergies and adverse reactions are prominently displayed. Absence of allergies is noted in easily recognizable location; Advanced Directives are documented for those 18 years and older; Past medical and surgical history, including physical examinations, treatments, preventive services and risk factors; The history and physical examination identifies appropriate subjective and objective information pertinent to a patient s presenting complaints and provides a risk assessment of the Member s health status; Chronic conditions are listed or noted in easily recognizable location; Treatment plans are consistent with diagnosis There is appropriate notation concerning use of substances, and for patients, there is evidence of substance abuse query; The history and physical examination identifies appropriate subjective and objective information pertinent to a patient s presenting complaints and provides a risk assessment of the Members health status; Chronic conditions are listed or noted in easily recognizable location; Treatment plans are consistent with diagnoses; There is appropriate notation concerning use of substances, and for patients, there is evidence of substance abuse query; Consistent charting of treatment care plan; Working diagnoses are consistent with findings; Encounter notation includes follow up care, call, or return instructions; Preventive health measures (i.e., immunizations, mammograms, etc.) are noted; A system is in place to document telephone contacts; Lab and other studies are ordered as appropriate and filed in chart; Lab and other studies are initialed by ordering Provider upon review; If patient was referred for consult, therapy, or ancillary service, a report or notation of result is noted at subsequent visit, or filed in medical record; and If the Provider admitted a patient to the hospital in the past twelve (12) months, the discharge summary must be filed in the medical record; Developmental screenings as conducted through a standardized screening tool. Documentation of the age-appropriate screening that was provided in accordance with the periodicity schedule and all EPSDT related services. Documentation of a pregnant Member s refusal to consent to testing for HIV infection and any recommended treatment. Organization The medical record is legible to someone other than the writer; Section 7-Page 3

4 Retrieval Each patient has an individual record; Chart pages are bound, clipped, or attached to the file; Chart sections are easily recognized for retrieval of information; and A release document for each Member authorizing Molina to release medial information for facilitation of medical care. The medical record is available to Provider at each Encounter; The medical record is available to Molina for purposes of Quality Improvement; The medical record is available to the External Quality Review Organization upon request; The medical record is available to the Member upon their request; Medical record retention process is consistent with State and Federal requirements and record is maintained for not less than ten (10) years ; and An established and functional data recovery procedure in the event of data loss. Confidentiality Molina Providers shall develop and implement confidentiality procedures to guard Member protected health information, in accordance with HIPAA privacy standards and all other applicable Federal and State regulations. This should include, and is not limited to, the following: Ensure that medical information is released only in accordance with applicable Federal or State law in pursuant to court orders or subpoenas; Maintain records and information in an accurate and timely manner; Ensure timely access by Members to the records and information that pertain to them; Abide by all Federal and State Laws regarding confidentiality and disclosure of medical records or other health an enrollment information; Medical Records are protected from unauthorized access; Access to computerized confidential information is restricted; and Precautions are taken to prevent inadvertent or unnecessary disclosure of protected health information. Additional information on medical records is available from your local Molina Quality Improvement Department toll free at (800) , Ext See also the Compliance Section of this Provider Manual for additional information regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Access to Care Molina maintains access to care standards and processes for ongoing monitoring of access to health care (including behavioral health care) provided by contracted primary PCPs (adult and pediatric) and participating specialist (to include OB/Gyn, behavioral health practitioners, and high volume and high impact specialists). Providers are required to conform to the Access to Care appointment standards listed below to ensure that health care services are provided in a timely manner. The standards are based on 95% availability for Emergency Services and 80% or Section 7-Page 4

5 greater for all other services. The PCP or his/her designee must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Members. Appointment Access All Providers who oversee the Member s health care are responsible for providing the following appointments to Molina Members in the timeframes noted: Primary Care Appointment Type Preventive Care Appointment Second Opinions Routine Primary Care Urgent Care Emergency Care After-Hours Care Office Waiting Time Care Transitions PCP Visit Care Transitions Home Care Appointment Wait Time Within 30 calendar days of request Within 30 calendar days of request Within 10 calendar days of request Within 24 hours Available by phone 24 hours/seven days Available by phone 24 hours/seven days Should not exceed 30 minutes Within 7 calendar days of discharge from inpatient or institutional care for physical or behavioral health disorders or discharge from a substance use disorder treatment program If applicable, Transitional health care by a home care nurse or home care registered counselor within 7 calendar days of discharge from a substance use disorder treatment program, if ordered by the enrollee s primary care provider or as part of the discharge plan Behavioral Health Appointment Types Life Threatening Non-Life Threatening Urgent Care Routine Care Appointment Wait Time Immediately Within 6 hours Within 24 hours Within 10 calendar days Office Wait Time For scheduled appointments, the wait time in offices should not exceed thirty (30) minutes. All PCPs are required to monitor waiting times and adhere to this standard. After Hours All Providers must have back-up (on call) coverage after hours or during the Provider s absence or unavailability. Molina requires Providers to maintain a twenty-four (24) hour phone service, seven (7) days a week. This access may be through an answering service or a recorded message Section 7-Page 5

6 after office hours. The service or recorded message should instruct Members with an Emergency to hang-up and call 911 or go immediately to the nearest emergency room. Appointment Scheduling Each Provider must implement an appointment scheduling system. The following are the minimum standards: 1. The Provider must have an adequate telephone system to handle patient volume. Appointment intervals between patients should be based on the type of service provided and a policy defining required intervals for services. Flexibility in scheduling is needed to allow for urgent walk-in appointments; 2. A process for documenting missed appointments must be established. When a Member does not keep a scheduled appointment, it is to be noted in the Member s record and the Provider is to assess if a visit is still medically indicated. All efforts to notify the Member must be documented in the medical record. If a second appointment is missed, the Provider is to notify the Molina QI Department toll free at (800) , Ext or TTY/TDD 711; 3. When the Provider must cancel a scheduled appointment, the Member is given the option of seeing an associate or having the next available appointment time; 4. Special needs of Members must be accommodated when scheduling appointments. This includes, but is not limited to wheelchair-using Members and Members requiring language translation; 5. A process for Member notification of preventive care appointments must be established. This includes, but is not limited to immunizations and mammograms; and 6. A process must be established for Member recall in the case of missed appointments for a condition which requires treatment, abnormal diagnostic test results or the scheduling of procedures which must be performed prior to the next visit. In applying the standards listed above, participating Providers have agreed that they will not discriminate against any Member on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical, mental or sensory handicap, gender identity, pregnancy, sex stereotyping, place of residence, socioeconomic status, or status as a recipient of Medicaid benefits. Additionally, a participating Provider or contracted medical group/ipa may not limit his/her practice because of a Member s medical (physical or mental) condition or the expectation for the need of frequent or high cost care. If a PCP chooses to close his/her panel to new Members, Molina must receive thirty (30) days advance written notice from the Provider. Women s Health Access Molina allows Members the option to seek obstetrical and gynecological care from an innetwork obstetrician or gynecologist or directly from a participating PCP designated by Molina Section 7-Page 6

7 Healthcare of Washington as providing obstetrical and gynecological services. Member access to obstetrical and gynecological services is monitored to ensure Members have direct access to Participating Providers for obstetrical and gynecological services. Gynecological services must be provided when requested regardless of the gender status of the Member. Additional information on access to care is available under the Resources tab on the Molinahealthcare.com website or from your local Molina QI Department toll free at (800) , Ext Monitoring Access Standards Molina monitors compliance with the established access standards above. At least annually, Molina conducts an access audit of randomly selected contracted Provider offices to determine if appointment access standards are met. All appointment standards are addressed. Results of the audit are distributed to the Providers after its completion. A corrective action plan may be required if standards are not met. In addition, Molina s Member Services Department reviews Member inquiry logs, Grievances and Appeals related to delays in access to care. These are reported quarterly to committees. Delays in access that may create a potential quality issue are sent to the QI Department for review. Additional information on access to care is available under the Resources tab at Molinahealthcare.com or is available from your local Molina QI Department toll free at (800) , Ext Quality of Provider Office Sites Molina has a process to ensure that the offices of all Providers meet its office-site and medical record keeping practices standards. Molina continually monitors Member complaints for all office sites to determine the need of an office site visit and will conduct office site visits within sixty (60) calendar days. Molina assesses the quality, safety and accessibility of office sites where care is delivered against standards and thresholds. A standard survey form is completed at the time of each visit. This form includes the Office Site Review Guidelines and the Medical Record Keeping Practice Guidelines (as outlined above under Medical Records heading) and the thresholds for acceptable performance against the criteria. This includes an assessment of: Physical accessibility Physical appearance Adequacy of waiting and examining room space Adequacy of medical/treatment record keeping Physical accessibility Molina evaluates office sites to ensure that Members have safe and appropriate access to the office site. This includes, but is not limited to, ease of entry into the building, accessibility of space within the office site, and ease of access for physically disabled patients. Section 7-Page 7

8 Physical appearance The site visits includes, but is not limited to, an evaluation of office site cleanliness, appropriateness of lighting, and patient safety. Adequacy of waiting and examining room space During the site visit, Molina assesses waiting and examining room spaces to ensure that the office offers appropriate accommodations to Members. The evaluation includes, but is not limited to, appropriate seating in the waiting room areas and availability of exam tables in exam rooms. Adequacy of medical record-keeping practices During the site-visit, Molina discusses office documentation practices with the Provider or Provider s staff. This discussion includes a review of the forms and methods used to keep the information in a consistent manner and includes how the practice ensures confidentiality of records. Molina assesses one medical/treatment record for the areas described in the Medical Records section above. To ensure Member confidentiality, Molina reviews a blinded medical/treatment record or a model record instead of an actual record. Monitoring Office Site Review Guidelines and Compliance Standards Provider office sites must demonstrate an overall 80% compliance with the Office Site Review Guidelines listed above. If a serious deficiency is noted during the review but the office demonstrates overall compliance, a follow-up review may be required at the discretion of the Site Reviewer to ensure correction of the deficiency. Administration & Confidentiality of Facilities Facilities contracted with Molina must demonstrate an overall compliance with the guidelines listed below: Office appearance demonstrates that housekeeping and maintenance are performed appropriately on a regular basis, the waiting room is well-lit, office hours are posted and parking area and walkways demonstrate appropriate maintenance. Handicapped parking is available, the building and exam rooms are accessible with an incline ramp or flat entryway, and the restroom is handicapped accessible with a bathroom grab bar. Adequate seating includes space for an average number of patients in an hour and there is a minimum of two office exam rooms per physician. Basic emergency equipment is located in an easily accessible area. This includes a pocket mask and Epinephrine, plus any other medications appropriate to the practice. At least one CPR certified employee is available Yearly OSHA training (Fire, Safety, Blood borne Pathogens, etc.) is documented for offices with 10 or more employees. A container for sharps is located in each room where injections are given. Labeled containers, policies, and contracts evidence hazardous waste management. Section 7-Page 8

9 Patient check-in systems are confidential. Signatures on fee slips, separate forms, stickers or labels are possible alternative methods. Confidential information is discussed away from patients. When reception areas are unprotected by sound barriers, scheduling and triage phones are best placed at another location. Medical records are stored away from patient areas. Record rooms and/or file cabinets are preferably locked. A CLIA waiver is displayed when the appropriate lab work is run in the office. Prescription pads are not kept in exam rooms. Narcotics are locked, preferably double locked. Medication and sample access is restricted. System in place to ensure expired sample medications are not dispensed and injectibles and emergency medication are checked monthly for outdates. Drug refrigerator temperatures are documented daily. Improvement Plans/Corrective Action Plans If the medical group does not achieve the required compliance with the site review standards and/or the medical record keeping practices review standards, the Site Reviewer will do all of the following: Send a letter to the Provider that identifies the compliance issues. Send sample forms and other information to assist the Provider to achieve a passing score on the next review. Request the Provider to submit a written corrective action plan to Molina within thirty (30) calendar days. Send notification that another review will be conducted of the office in six (6) months. When compliance is not achieved, the Provider will be required to submit a written corrective action plan (CAP) to Molina within thirty (30) calendar days of notification by Molina. The request for a CAP will be sent certified mail, return receipt requested. This improvement plan should be submitted by the office manager or Provider and must include the expected time frame for completion of activities. Additional reviews are conducted at the office at six-month intervals until compliance is achieved. At each follow-up visit a full assessment is done to ensure the office meets performance standards. The information and any response made by the Provider is included in the Provider s permanent credentials file and reported to the Credentialing Committee on the watch status report. If compliance is not attained at follow-up visits, an updated CAP will be required. Providers who do not submit a CAP may be terminated from network participation. Any further action is conducted in accordance with the Molina Fair Hearing Plan policy. Advance Directives (Patient Self-Determination Act) Molina complies with the advance directives requirements of the States in which the organization provides services. Responsibilities include ensuring members receive information Section 7-Page 9

10 regarding advance directives and that contracted practitioners and facilities uphold executed documents. Advance Directives are a written choice for health care. There are three types of Advance Directives: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: allows an agent to be appointed to carry out health care decisions Living Will: allows choices about withholding or withdrawing life support and accepting or refusing nutrition and/or hydration Guardian Appointment: allows one to nominate someone to be appointed as Guardian if a court determines that a guardian is necessary When There Is No Advance Directive: The Member s family and Provider will work together to decide on the best care for the Member based on information they may know about the Member s end-of-life plans. Providers must inform adult Molina Members (18 years old and up) of their right to make health care decisions and execute Advance Directives. It is important that Members are informed about Advance Directives. Members who would like more information are instructed to contact Member Services or are directed to the Caring Connections website at for forms available to download. Additionally, the Molina website offers information to both Providers and Members regarding advance directives, with a link to forms that can be downloaded and printed. Molina will notify the Provider via fax of an individual Member s Advance Directives identified through Care Management, Care Coordination or Case Management. Providers are instructed to document the presence of an Advance Directive in a prominent location of the Medical Record. Auditors will also look for copies of the Advance Directive form. Advance Directives forms are State specific to meet State regulations. Molina will look for documented evidence of the discussion between the Provider and the Member during routine Medical Record reviews. Monitoring for Compliance with Standards Molina monitors compliance with the established performance standards as outlined above at least annually. Within thirty (30) calendar days of the review, a copy of the review report and a letter will be sent to the medical group notifying them of their results. Performance below Molina s standards may result in a corrective action plan (CAP) with a request the Provider submit a written corrective action plan to Molina within thirty (30) calendar days. Follow-up to ensure resolution is conducted at regular intervals until compliance is achieved. The information and any response made by the Provider are included in the Providers permanent credentials file. If compliance is not attained at follow-up, an updated CAP will be required. Providers who do not submit a CAP may be terminated from network participation or closed to new Members. Section 7-Page 10

11 Quality Improvement Activities and Programs Molina maintains an active Quality Improvement Program (QIP). The QIP provides structure and key processes to carry out our ongoing commitment to improvement of care and service. The goals identified are based on an evaluation of programs and services; regulatory, contractual and accreditation requirements; and strategic planning initiatives. Health Management The Molina Health Management Program provides for the identification, assessment, stratification, and implementation of appropriate interventions for members with chronic diseases. For additional information, please see the Health Management heading in the Healthcare Services section of this Provider Manual. Care Management Molina s Care Management Program involves collaborative processes aimed at meeting an individual s health needs, promoting quality of life, and obtaining best possible care outcomes to meet the Member s needs so they receive the right care, at the right time, and at the right setting. Molina Healthcare Management includes Health Management (HM) and Case Management (CM) programs. Members may qualify for HM or CM based on confirmed diagnosis or specified criteria for the programs. These comprehensive programs are available for all Members that meet the criteria for services. For additional information please see the Care Management heading in the Healthcare Services section of this Provider Manual. Clinical Practice Guidelines Molina adopts and disseminates Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) to reduce inter-provider variation in diagnosis and treatment. CPG adherence is measured at least annually. All guidelines are based on scientific evidence, review of medical literature and/or appropriately established authority. Clinical Practice Guidelines are reviewed annually and are updated as new recommendations are published. Molina Clinical Practice Guidelines include the following: Asthma Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Depression Diabetes Heart Failure Hypertension Obesity The adopted CPGs are distributed to the appropriate Providers, Provider groups, staff model facilities, delegates and Members by the Quality Improvement, Provider Services, Health Education and Member Services Departments. The guidelines are disseminated through Provider newsletters, Just the Fax electronic bulletins and other media and are available on the Molina Section 7-Page 11

12 Website. Individual Providers or Members may request copies from your local Molina QI Department toll free at (800) , Ext Preventive Health Guidelines Molina provides coverage of diagnostic preventive procedures based on recommendations published by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. Diagnostic preventive procedures include but are not limited to: Perinatal/Prenatal Care Care for children up to 24 months old Care for children 2-19 years old Care for adults years old Care for adults 65 years and older Immunization schedules for children and adolescents Immunization schedules for adults All guidelines are updated with each release by USPSTF and are approved by the Quality Improvement Committee. On annual basis, Preventive Health Guidelines are distributed to Providers via and the Provider Manual. Notification of the availability of the Preventive Health Guidelines is published in the Molina Provider Newsletter. Cultural and Linguistic Services Molina works to ensure all Members receive culturally competent care across the service continuum to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes. For additional information about Molina s program and services, please see the Cultural Competency and Linguistic Services section of this Provider Manual. Measurement of Clinical and Service Quality Molina monitors and evaluates the quality of care and services provided to Members through the following mechanisms: Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS ); Qualified Health Plan (QHP) Enrollee Experience Surveys; Experience of Care and Health Outcomes (ECHO ) Provider Satisfaction Survey; and Effectiveness of Quality Improvement Initiatives. Molina evaluates continuous performance according to, or in comparison with objectives, measurable performance standards and benchmarks at the national, regional and/or at the local/health plan level. Section 7-Page 12

13 Contracted Providers and Facilities must allow Molina to use its performance data collected in accordance with the Provider s or facility s contract. The use of performance data may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) development of Quality Improvement activities; (2) public reporting to consumers; (3) preferred status designation in the network; (4) and/or reduced Member cost sharing. Molina s most recent results can be obtained from your local Molina QI Department toll free at (800) , Ext or fax (800) or by visiting our website at HEDIS Molina utilizes the NCQA HEDIS as a measurement tool to provide a fair and accurate assessment of specific aspects of managed care organization performance. HEDIS is an annual activity conducted in the spring. The data comes from on-site medical record review and available administrative data. All reported measures must follow rigorous specifications and are externally audited to assure continuity and comparability of results. The HEDIS measurement set currently includes a variety of health care aspects including immunizations, women s health screening, pre-natal visits, diabetes care, and cardiovascular disease. HEDIS results are used in a variety of ways. They are the measurement standard for many of Molina s clinical Quality Improvement activities and health improvement programs. The standards are based on established clinical guidelines and protocols, providing a firm foundation to measure the success of these programs. Selected HEDIS results are provided to regulatory and accreditation agencies as part of our contracts with these agencies. The data are also used to compare to established health plan performance benchmarks. ECHO Survey The Experience of Care and Health Outcomes (ECHO ) 3.0 Survey is an NCQA endorsed tool that assesses the experience, needs, and perceptions of Members with their behavioral health care. Similar to CAHPS, the ECHO survey for adults produce the following measures of patient experience: Getting treatment quickly How well clinicians communicate Getting treatment and information from the plan Perceived improvement Information about treatment options Overall rating of counseling and treatment Overall rating of the health plan The ECHO Survey will be administered annually to selected Members by an NCQA-certified vendor. Section 7-Page 13

14 Provider Satisfaction Survey Recognizing that HEDIS and CAHPS both focus on Member experience with health care Providers and health plans, Molina conducts a Provider Satisfaction Survey annually. The results from this survey are very important to Molina, as this is one of the primary methods we use to identify improvement areas pertaining to the Molina Provider Network. The survey results have helped establish improvement activities relating to Molina s specialty network, inter-provider communications, and pharmacy authorizations. This survey is fielded to a random sample of Providers each year. If your office is selected to participate, please take a few minutes to complete and return the survey. Effectiveness of Quality Improvement Initiatives Molina monitors the effectiveness of clinical and service activities through metrics selected to demonstrate clinical outcomes and service levels. The plan s performance is compared to that of available national benchmarks indicating best practices. The evaluation includes an assessment of clinical and service improvements on an ongoing basis. Results of these measurements guide activities for the successive periods. In addition to the methods described above, Molina also compiles complaint and appeals data as well as on requests for out-of-network services to determine opportunities for service improvements. Quality Rating System Based on Section 1311(c)(3) of the Affordable Care Act, CMS developed the Quality Rating System (QRS) to: Provide comparable and useful information to consumers about the quality of health care services provided by QHPs Facilitate oversight of QHP issuer compliance with Marketplace quality standards Provide actionable information for improving quality and performance Quality ratings are calculated for each eligible QHP product using clinical quality and enrollee experience survey data. Based on results, CMS will calculate and produce quality performance ratings for each health plan on a 1- to 5- star rating scale. Measures are organized into a hierarchical structure designed to make the QRS scores and ratings more understandable. They include, but not limited, to the following domains: Clinical Effectiveness Patient Safety Prevention Access Doctor and Care Efficiency and Affordability Plan Service Section 7-Page 14

15 CLINICAL, BEHAVIORAL, PREVENTIVE PRACTICE GUIDELINES Clinical, Behavioral, Preventive Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines Practice guidelines are based on scientific evidence, review of the medical literature, or appropriately established authority, as cited. All recommendations are based on published consensus guidelines and do not favor any particular treatment based solely on cost considerations. The recommendations for care are suggested guides for making clinical decisions. Clinicians and patients must work together to develop individual treatment plans that are tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each patient. Molina has adopted the following clinical practice guidelines: Asthma Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Bipolar Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Colorectal Cancer Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Depression Diabetes Heart Failure Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Judicious use of Antibiotics Obesity Prescribing Opioids for Pain Preventing Heart Attack and Death in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Treatment of Substance Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents Treatment of Substance Related Disorders in Adults Preventive Health Guideline: Infants, Children, and Adolescents (children up to 24 months care for children 2 to 19 years of age, 19 years old, includes Immunization. Preventive Health Guideline: Adults (20-64 years of age and 65 years and older, includes immunization) Preventive Health Guideline: Routine Prenatal Care Additionally, to meet the EPSDT guidelines, Molina uses preventive health guidelines based on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations. To evaluate effectiveness, Molina measures performance against important aspects of each clinical practice and preventive guidelines using, but not limited to, the following: Emergency Room visit rates, if applicable Hospitalization Rates, if applicable HEDIS rates Member/family satisfaction with the program for those members receiving active Section 7-Page 15

16 care management. Clinical, Behavioral, and Preventive Practice Guidelines can be reviewed from the Molina Healthcare website at the below links: and If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may request it by calling our Quality Department at (800) Ext Section 7-Page 16

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